Just in time for the summer season, we're thrilled to release the first remixes from Eivind Aarset & Jan Bang's album "Last Two Inches Of The Sky". "Legion" has been carefully reworked by the renowned Norwegian DJ, producer, and influencer Paul "Strangefruit" Nyhus, also celebrated as one half of the Mungolian Jetset duo. This version is nothing short of spectacular. Featuring the unmistakable vocals of the legendary Nona Hendryx, Strangefruit, together with Jan Bang, has transformed this track into a lush, semi-tropical groove rich with sun-soaked rhythms and marked by the distinctive flavors of dub, reggae, and soulful funk. These remixes are fittingly titled the Compass Joint versions, serving as a tribute to the golden age of Compass Point Studio in the Bahamas, a favorite haunt of icons such as Grace Jones, Tom Tom Club, and Black Uhuru. During this era, the pervasive rhythmic support from Sly and Robbie also permeated the studio like a dense fog of sound. In the spirit of that specific sound, Eivind Aarset and bassist Audun Erlien also contributes additional textures and hooks, making this rendition a very hot Norwegian export!
Easily one of the best albums of 2021. Eivind's music is a perfect blend of jazz, post-rock, ambient, and electronic music like nothing else out there and it should be alot more recognized than it is. It's up there with Sonic Codex as his best so far. woundedhollow
More of a personal or intimate listening experience to me than something I could review or analyze, but this album feels like 'home' or a memory thereof. Easily one of my favorite albums for that reason. Gerrit
The eponymous debut by DSS is a work of considerable beauty, setting a defining benchmark in its foundation & upon which this sophomore builds exponentially, demanding the full attention of the listener & providing yet further joy & amazement at the supergroup's creative genius & talent. The single 'Life Standing Still' is delightful, but in my view it's 'Invocation' that really grabs & does indeed live up to the meaning of its title. A truly wonderful, mesmeric, interesting & escapist work. DoubleRR
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